Author Archives for Jaay Dunlap
Check Your Freezer: Whole Foods Recalls Ice Cream
Earlier this week Whole Foods Market, Inc. released a recall for Whole Treat Organic Vanilla Ice Cream Bars Dipped in Chocolate. The recall was released stating the ice cream bars may contain undeclared almonds, which could be harmful to people with certain food allergies. The recall is for packages of the ice cream bars with a best […]
Wonka-rrific Chocolate
I’ve got a secret, and I’m ready to share it…
I love Willy Wonka chocolate. You’re thinking, “Okay big secret.” Right? Well, for me it is. I had no idea until recently how good Wonka’s chocolate is. Sure I grew up eating other Wonka brand candies. I ate the usual - Nerds, SweeTarts, Pixy Stix…you get […]
Lots of Leftovers
Halloween is officially a sugar-covered blur of a memory, so what are we supposed to do with all this darn leftover candy? For some of us, the trick-or-treaters and the candy loving grown ups, the answer is easy, we eat it. For lots of parents though, eating all those gummy whatnots, chewy caramel thingies and chocolate covered […]
Are You A Wonka Wanna-be?
Want to be a Wonka? Well now you have a chance to be one. You can win a chance to be a part of the Wacky World of Wonka when you buy specially-marked Wanna B Wonka candy packages. The grand prize winner and three guests will be flown to a secret location, where the […]
Hershey’s Goes Organic
In the five short years since Dagoba Organic Chocolate was founded the company has made quite a name for itself among chocolate lovers interested in high-quality natural and organic products. Based in Oregon the company was founded by Frederick Schilling in 2001, and offers chocolate-covered coffee beans, hot chocolate, and of course, chocolate bars. Consumers […]
Chocolate, The Real Treat This Halloween
A study done by the National Confectioners Association shows that almost all kids prefer chocolate over fruit. Big shock right? What is a bit shocking is that not only do most kids prefer chocolate to fruit, but most kids also prefer cocoa-based candy over non-chocolate candy. Kids prefer cocoa-based candy 2-to-1 actually. […]
Hazelnuts and Chocolate, Perfect Match - Take 2
Not too long ago we told you how much we think hazelnuts and chocolate are the perfect match, and recently I found another new-to-me candy that pairs up the two in a delicious, melt-in-your-mouth treat.
I’ve always thought of Russell Stover as a “gift-giving” brand of candies, with all their boxed chocolates, but with […]
Flavors of Fall
L.A. Burdick offers hand-made, gourmet, artisan chocolates perfect for gift giving or enjoying for yourself. This fall, they are offering up some sweet treats with the flavors of fall in mind.
Treat yourself or someone near to your heart with Autumn Luxembourgers, Burdicks hand-piped meringue treats filled with cinnamon, chocolate and pumpkin […]
Nestle’s Quest For The Treasure
Not only is Nestle the maker of some fantastically delicious chocolate, they are also taking part in the online gaming craze it seems. Still better, to go along with Nestle’s online game, you have a chance to win money, lots of money! In the Nestle Treasure Quest game, the goal is to find […]
Kisses All Dressed Up
Just in time for Halloween I spotted these adorable and festive Hershey’s Kisses. Available through the Hershey’s Gifts website and catalogue, are the Halloween Costume KISSES. Each order comes as a set of two costumed 7 oz Giant milk chocolate Kisses. The Halloween Kisses are each handcrafted and decorated to look like […]
